MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA Core Black 2025
Combining an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24GB of VRAM on the GeForce RTX 5090, this 18-inch desktop replacement delivers top-tier computational and rendering power. The 2560x1600 IPS panel runs at a fluid 240Hz, while the substantial 4.50kg chassis houses a full 100Wh battery and comprehensive connectivity including Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi 7. It is best for AI researchers running local large language models and gamers who demand maximum frame rates without compromise.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
RAM 64 GB
Storage 2 TB
Screen 18" 2560x1600
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
OS Windows 11 Home
Weight 3.6 kg
Battery 100 Wh
66 Overall Score
Price €9,228
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ram (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong port selection (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong cpu (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong storage (95th percentile) 95th
Cons
- Below average portability (1st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Cores | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Type | Discrete |
| VRAM | 24 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 18" |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 (QHD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) |
Physical
| Weight | 3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs |
| Battery | 100 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | Razer Blade RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra NP960XGL-XG1US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Core Ultra 9 |
| RAM (GB) | 64 | 64 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 2048 | 4096 | 2000 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 |
| Screen | 18" 2560x1600 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 3.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 5 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Battery (Wh) | 100 | 72 | - | - | 72 | 49 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA | 98 | 92.7 | 98.8 | 98.7 | 87.9 | 0.6 | 94.6 | 59.5 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 92.5 | 84.8 | 96.4 | 78 | 99.2 | 68.1 | 98.7 | 97 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 89 | 91.8 | 92.4 | 91.3 | 96.1 | 73.5 | 90.1 | 59.5 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.3 | 92.7 | 98.8 | 99.8 | 95.3 | 6.3 | 97.6 | 79.9 |
| Razer Blade RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 Compare | 83.8 | 86.7 | 91.8 | 86.3 | 94.5 | 68.5 | 81.1 | 3.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra NP960XGL-XG1US Compare | 82.7 | 88.9 | 91.3 | 69.6 | 94.3 | 23 | 81.1 | 79.9 |
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